A night of tears and triumph at SAG Awards: 'Exhausted' Nicole Kidman pushes through the flu to accept gong while Gary Oldman breaks down during his win and Three Billboards takes a TRIO of awards

Kidman won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries for Big Little Lies

Oldman took home Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for Darkest Hour

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri won Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, as well as castmembers Sam Rockwell and Frances McDorman taking Male Actor in a Supporting Role and Female Actor in a Leading Role

Allison Janney won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for I, Tonya

This Is Us shockingly won biggest TV award Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

Sterling K. Brown from the NBC series also won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series

Big Little Lies also earned a Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries gong for Alexander Skarsgard

Julia Louis-Dreyfus won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series for Veep but was not in attendance as she is battling breast cancer

Veep also won Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series

Clare Foy won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series but was not in attendance

William H. Macy won first gong of the night: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series

Morgan Freeman was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by Rita Moreno

James Franco attended the show in his first public appearance since he was accused of sexual harassment but opted to skip the red carpet

For an emotional Nicole, battling both flu and a lack a sleep, her award was proof that actresses are no longer 'washed up at 40', while for Oldham, it was the recognition from his peers that so moved him.

Elsewhere the star-studded gala at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, which made Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri the runaway winner of the night, saw a return of color to the red carpet, just two weeks after celebrities wore uniform black at the Golden Globes as a sign of solidarity for the Time's Up movement.

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Heartfelt: Nicole Kidman and Gary Oldman emotional as they earned top honors at the Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sunday night

Can't believe it: The film Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri was the big winner of the evening, successfully scoring a trio of accolades

Three Billboards won Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, as well as castmembers Sam Rockwell and Frances McDorman taking Male Actor in a Supporting Role and Female Actor in a Leading Role, hinting at future Oscars glory for the film.

Former Academy Award winner Kidman, 50, took home the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries gong for her role in Big Little Lies.

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During her emotional speech she revealed that she had worked late the previous night and is in the middle of battling the flu as she said: 'I was working until 1am.

'I'm incredibly nervous because this is reality colliding with fantasy right now. I have the flu and I’m playing a pretty out there raw character right now so I’ve been having trouble shedding it but I’m here and I’m incredibly grateful.'

She thanked her fellow co-stars, Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern, who she beat out for the award along with Susan Sarandon and Jessica Lange while expressing her delight that all these women over 40 are being recognized.

Big little win: Nicole Kidman won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries for her work in Big Little Lies

'I was working until 1am': During her emotional speech she revealed that she had worked late the previous night and is in the middle of battling the flu

Taking a stand: She thanked her fellow co-stars, Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern, who beat out for the gong along with Susan Sarandon and Jessica Lange while expressing her delight that all these women over 40 are being recognized

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Good company: She was presented the award by Marisa Tomei (left) and Rosanna Arquette (right)

Shining star: Nicole proudly showed off her shiny new trophy in the press room

Dapper: Nicole Kidman's Big Little Lies co-star Alexander Skarsgard was also recognized for his role on the HBO series as he won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries

Dynamic duo: The two stars proudly showed off their shiny new trophies as they played a troubled married couple in the series

Nicole said: 'And how wonderful it is today that our careers can go beyond 40 years old. 20 years ago we were pretty washed up by this stage in our careers and that's not the case now.

'I am so proud to be a part of an industry that is making this change. We have proven that we can do this but only with the support of that industry.'

Oldman, 59, won the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role award at gala event.

Distinguished: Oldman, 59, won the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for his work in Darkest Hour

Great honor: The veteran actor was obviously overcome with emotion

As he was honored for his work in Darkest Hour, he was obviously overcome with emotion as he hunched over with his hands holding his head as his name was announced.

In the film he plays Winston Churchill and decided to quote the former British Prime Minister as he concluded his speech by saying: 'Churchill reminds us we make a living by what we get, what we make of life, by what we give.'

Though Kidman and Oldman stole the show emotionally, the night belonged to Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri as the film earned top honor of the night: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.

The film's star Frances McDormand continued to prove that she is the Oscars favorite as she won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role.

Top spot: Though Kidman and Oldman stole the show emotionally, the night belonged to Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri as the film earned top honor of the night: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture

Talented: The film's star Frances McDormand continued to prove that she is the Oscars favorite as she won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role

Talented: Sam Rockwell won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for his work in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

However she was gracious in victory as she said: 'I also want to say, this is really great and I thank you but there’s a lot of young ones comin' up and they need doorstops too. Let’s think about that.'

McDormand's co-star Sam Rockwell also found success as he earned Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for his work in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.

The 49-year-old actor could not help but gush about his co-star as he said: 'Frances, you're a powerhouse.

Shimmering: Allison Janney won the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for her work in I, Tonya

Shimmering: She earned the prize for her work in I, Tonya and no doubt is the Oscar-favorite as she won the Golden Globe in the same category just weeks ago

'I stand shoulder to shoulder with you and all the incredible women in this room who are trying to make things better. It's long overdue.'

Earlier in the night Allison Janney, 58, won the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role.

She earned the prize for her work in I, Tonya and no doubt is the Oscar-favorite as she won the Golden Globe in the same category just weeks ago.

Under-fire actor James Franco has attended the SAG Awards in his first public appearance since he was accused of sexual harassment

Under-fire actor James Franco has attended the SAG Awards in his first public appearance since he was accused of sexual harassment.

The Disaster Artist star dodged the red carpet but was seen sat at a table next to girlfriend Isabel Pakzad and applauding as the show got underway.

He was nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role but lost out to Gary Oldman for his performance in the Darkest Hour.

Franco wore a Time's Up pin at the Golden Globes earlier this month but was then criticised after five women came forward accusing him of sexual harassment.

Franco, who painted himself as a martyr of the Me Too movement after the Golden Globes, has been accused of inappropriate behavior by multiple women, including his former acting students.

Franco was last seen during a pre-recorded appearance on Seth Meyers' late show which aired on January 10.

During their discussion, he painted himself as a martyr of the Me Too movement and said he would 'take a knock' - in the form of what he characterizes as false allegations against him - because he believes in the cause.

Alison Brie, Franco's sister-in-law, also defended him on the red carpet on Sunday

At the time, Franco had been reminded of past impropriety and accused of groping by others.

He was under the siege of actresses including Ally Sheedy who tweeted during his Golden Globes win to suggest he was guilty of the harassment he and others present were condemning.

The day after his Seth Meyers appearance aired, five additional women were quoted by The Los Angeles Times describing fresh allegations.

They included claims from students who said he removed their nudity guards while performing sex scenes.

Alison Brie, Franco's sister-in-law, also defended him on the red carpet on Sunday.

'I think that above all what we've always said is it remains vital that anyone that feels victimized should and does have the right to speak out and come forward. I obviously support my family,' she said.

'Not everything that has been reported is fully accurate,' the actress said. 'So I think we're waiting to get all the information.'

'But of course now is the time for listening and that's what we're all trying to do,' she added.

Brie was also grilled by ET's Cameron Mathison and added: 'You know, I really admire how he's handling everything, listening and being open to change.

'I think we all need to support men being open to change if we want to see major change in this industry.'

This Is Us could be considered as the biggest winners on the television side as the cast earned the top prize: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.

The entire cast looked shocked as their name was announced by mother-daughter duo Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson. Elisabeth Moss series The Handmaid's Tale was considered to be a favorite along with The Crown.

Actor Milo Ventimiglia was grateful for viewers of the show as he said: 'The people that watch with us every Tuesday night and embrace this show that reflects positivity and hope and inclusion, we love you.'

Just before that leading man Sterling K. Brown accepted the actor for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series.

'We love you': This Is Us could be considered as the biggest winners on the television side as the cast earned the top prize: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.

Shining star: Just before that leading man Sterling K. Brown accepted the actor for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series

Open: The This Is Us actor - who is the first black male actor to win the award - said: 'Everybody is weird and strange, [actors] just embrace ourselves for who we are'

Head-to-head: Sterling proudly showed off both This Is Us trophies in the press room

Fantastic four: Chrissy Metz, Alexandra Breckenridge, Mandy Moore, and Susan Kelechi Watson - pictured from left to right - from This Is Us all proudly posed with the ensemble award

The This Is Us actor - who is the first black male actor to win the award - said: 'Everybody is weird and strange, [actors] just embrace ourselves for who we are.'

Nicole Kidman's Big Little Lies co-star Alexander Skarsgard was also recognized for his role on the HBO series as he won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries.

William H. Macy, 67, took home the first gong of the night in the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series category.

He was honored for his work on Showtime series Shameless and marveled at being able to do this as a career during his acceptance speech as he said: 'It's a glorious way to make a living.'

As there have been dozens of sexual harassment and misconduct allegations circulating in Hollywood over the past month, he said 'it's hard to be a man these days' after leaving the stage after accepting his award.

'I think a lot of us feel like we’re under attack, and that we need to apologize, and perhaps we do, and perhaps we are,' Macy told reporters backstage. 'But we’ll keep talking. To repeat, I’m blessed that I’m in this business.'

Big moment: William H. Macy was given the first gong of the night in the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series category

Life imitating art: As there have been dozens of sexual harassment and misconduct allegations circulating in Hollywood over the past month, he said 'it's hard to be a man these days' after leaving the stage after accepting his award

Talented: Connie Britton and Mandy Moore accepted the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series on behalf of Julia Louis-Dreyfus who has been battling breast cancer

Hilarious: Veep was a big winner in the night as the entire cast won the coveted Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series prize as Matt Walsh accepted the prize

The second award of the night was in the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series as Julia Louis-Dreyfus reigned victorious for her role in Veep.

As she has been battling breast cancer, presenters Connie Britton and Mandy Moore accepted the award in her honor.

Veep was a big winner in the night as the entire cast won the coveted Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series prize.

Sparkle is the new black! Best of the 2018 SAG Awards red carpet

What an arrival: Halle Berry, Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie and Allison Williams were the talk of the 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sunday evening

Fancy: The mother of two looked incredible in the custom made Pamella Roland gown, which showed off her cleavage as well as her sculpted back

Red hot! Glow actress Alison Brie chose a crimson gown by Dundas with a lightning accent along her neckline and across a cut-out on her sides; she added navy Jimmy Choo heels and matching drop earrings by Irene Neuwirth

Happy duo: Alison posed with her husband, Dave Franco; the lovebirds wed in March 2017, five years after they started dating

Wearing her heart on her sleeve: Kate Hudson donned a pink and black ruffled frock, which had a sheer lace neckline, long sleeves and a ribbon belt; the dress is a Valentino Pre-Fall 2018 gown

Star: Kristen Bell stood out in her pink and red floral gown; the strapless number had a sweetheart neckline and a full skirt

Standing out: Vanessa Kirby (l), Brie Larson (c) and Gina Rodriguez (r) went for the floral theme on the carpet

Good looking couple! This Is Us actor Sterling K. Brown posed alongside his wife Ryan Michelle Bathe, who wowed in a textured white gown with a corset style fit

Before the event two stunt award winners were announced as Wonder Woman earned Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture and Game Of Thrones was awarded with Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Comedy or Drama Series.

It is also a crucial time in Award season as the Oscar nominations will be announced just two days from now on Tuesday, January 23.